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Songwriting Lesson Reviews from Students

Students are raving about their Songwriting instructors on TakeLessons.
Check out some of these recent reviews.

Review by Chris

"Cool guy, fun lessons!

i've been playing guitar for a few years. all my songs sounded the same. brandon has a bunch of cool tricks to make it easy to fin

d new chords and make a song sound different all of a sudden.

i like my lessons and i prefer to take them online instead of in person. it's easier."

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San Diego, CA teacher:
Brandon B.

Review by Jacklyn Blankiewicz

"So far so good with the first lesson excited for next!"

Chicago, IL teacher:
Ricky M.

Review by Lalah

"Fawn is an investment in my future, money spent well

Fawn takes you on an unexpected fun, whirlwind of learning when you take lessons with her. Canât r

ead the notes? No problem, sheâs got you. Vocal problems? Oh yeah, she fixes that too. Trouble in the studio? Voice off pitch? Need mic technique? Weak on piano? Sight singing? Canât play the blues? Canât play classical? Need to learn how to write a song? Canât find a hook for your song? Donât worry, Fawn to the rescue! Seriously, is there nothing this woman canât do? I soak up her wisdom like a sponge. Iâm currently working in the studio with her on my debut album and we are half-way finished. It is sounding ah-may-zing! I am learning so much from this studio wiz. Having her in my life the past 3 years has been the right choice and an investment in my future. Hereâs to another successful year with Fawn on my team."

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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
Fawn A.

Review by Melonie

"I am a college student located in the same area as Zak and am very interested in writing my own songs. Zak showed me the songwriting process he uses and

helped me to find my own style. He is very talented as a musician, songwriter and teacher."

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Greenfield, MA teacher:
Zak T.

Review by Sam

"Terry was on time - professional - and inspiring. We're excited to keep working with him!"

Las Vegas, NV teacher:
Terry P.

Review by Rick

"Masterfully skillful, in singing and songwriting and composition. Know her counterpoint and sight reading. HIGHLY recommend her. Want to get the know how

quick and simple, she's very accurate and doesn't waster your time!"

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Los Angeles, CA teacher:
Tyff M.

Review by Javier

"Really really great teacher! Has a lot of experience in songwriting and lyric writing. Super friendly as well, and fun to work with."

Miami, FL teacher:
Paola R.

Review by Mackenzie

"Jeremie met with our daughter and took the time to learn her perspective and talent level and to develop a more individualized approach to working with he

r. He is incorporating music theory into songwriting. We are super pleased with his beginning work with her!"

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Chicago, IL teacher:
Jeremie W.

Review by Claire

"Paola is a great teacher. I tend to write in English, but we worked together on a Spanish language song a few weeks ago. Paola was able to help me expan

d on my ideas, and clean the song up in general. She also explained nuances of Spanish grammar and vocabulary in a way that made them easy to apply to the song. Overall, great working with her!"

Recent Songwriting Articlesfrom the Blog

Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro,
check out the Songwriting articles on our blog.

This article was originally published on Soundfly and is being shared as part of Songwriting Week! Join the conversation on social media (#SongwritingWeek) for even more tips, articles, and resources.
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So many musicians and songwriters stress the importance of collaboration. But without knowing how collaboration could benefit your work, why would you share an idea youve spent countless hours thinking about, only to open yourself up to criticism? As it turns out, all those advice …
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5 Reasons Why Songwriters Should Collaborate

This article was originally published on Soundfly and is being shared as part of Songwriting Week! Join the conversation on social media (#SongwritingWeek) for even more tips, articles, and resources.
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So many musicians and songwriters stress the importance of collaboration. But without knowing how collaboration could benefit your work, why would you share an idea youve spent countless hours thinking about, only to open yourself up to criticism? As it turns out, all those advice

How to Write Lyrics: Steps to Success for Any Musical Style

Interested in learning how to write lyrics and songs? Here, New Jersey guitar teacher Matthew H. explains an easy 3-step process to follow...
Songwriting is not easy; just ask any composer or lyricist. While the musical composition is highly important (making sure the melody is catchy without sounding too trite), having a strong, relatable message to go along with a great tune is just as, if not more, important. Here are some tips on how to write lyrics for a good song.
1) What is the

6 Resources for Creating Your Own Sheet Music

As you develop your musical skills, you may become interested in writing your own music. While learning to play an instrument and being able to play others' music is a wonderful skill, nothing compares to creating sheet music full of your own compositions!
As a budding songwriter, youll need to add some additional skills to your repertoire. Writing music can be as simple as putting a pen to paper, or you can take advantage of the many songwriting tools technology offers. Whether youre sketchi

Are You Really Ready To Record Your Song Or Book A Vocal Session?

Think you're ready to write your own song and record it? Songwriting can be an arduous process - but seeing the final product is an amazing feeling. Read on for a helpful pre-recording checklist from Perth Amboy, NJ teacher Jeff S...
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Whether you're singing your own song or hiring a vocalist to sing on your demo or master, there are many layers of preparation needed to ensure optimum results. Some songwriters like to wing it and hope that things will magically work out because th

How To Write a Song Today: 4 Easy Steps

Learning how to write a song is easier than you think! Greeley, CO teacher Andy W. outlines the steps here...
Dont you wish you could write a song that tells your own story - whether its about love, hardships, or finding humor in life? Theres no reason that you cant do that today! To help get you started, here are four easy steps to writing your own song:
1. Play chords or a riff.
2. Sing or hum over the harmony.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 to form a chorus and then a bridge.
4. Place